Examples of successful green purchasing policies and programs from other RPN members

Policy and program development support including:

A review of memberís existing sustainable purchasing and/or sustainability policies or a call with member if they are just starting the policy and program development process to understand their needs

A consultation to discuss the scope, focus, and design of the new or revised sustainable purchasing policy and program elements member is planning to adopt

An in-depth review and discussion of memberís new or revised policy and program design when draft is available

Facilitated discussions with other RPN members to share best practices, strategies for addressing common challenges, and useful resources for green purchasing policy development, program design and implementation, and prioritization of sustainable purchasing opportunities

Membership Package #3

Membership Package #4: Implementation Focus

This package is designed to help RPN members implement a specific sustainable purchasing initiative of their choice.

Member Benefits

RPN membership and all Membership Package #1 benefits

Implementation support including:

An initial consultation to understand member’s needs, which will result in a project plan; and

Deliverables per written agreement between member and RPN staff. Deliverables may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Bid specifications for the targeted product category member has chosen to focus on